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Saline County, NE
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Saline County, Nebraska.
Population
14,650
Land area
574sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Saline County
Saline County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $79,910 a year, 4% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,400 (17% below Nebraska) and median rent is $914 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Crete (7,527), Wilber (1,936) and Friend (1,155).
Local data for Saline County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saline County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,910
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$197,400
Prices -0.1% in a year
Median rent
$914/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,960), Mexican Americans (2,781), Irish Americans (837).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,884
6,630 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.1M
FY 2026, $6,232 per person
PPP loans
$29.7M
1,323 loans, 3,294 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$48.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Saline County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saline County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
665
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
29.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saline County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Saline County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Saline County, NE?
- Crete is the largest city or town in Saline County, with about 7,527 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Saline County?
- Saline County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68333, 68341, 68343, 68359, 68406.
- What is the population of Saline County, NE?
- About 14,650 people live in Saline County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Saline County?
- Saline County borders Lancaster County, Gage County, Seward County, York County, Jefferson County, Fillmore County, Thayer County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023